Castillo San Felipe de Barajas
Castillo San Felipe de Barajas is a castle built in 1536 located in Cartagena, Colombia. It is part of the Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena and is one of the most looked-up sights in the country.
Planning a visit
The dry season from December to March offers the most favorable conditions for visiting, as rainfall is minimal, with as few as 2 days of rain per month. From April through November, rainfall increases significantly, peaking in October with 209 mm of rain over 25 days. Daily high temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, ranging between 28 °C and 31 °C.
The castle is located in Cartagena and is accessible from the Rafael Nuñez International Airport, which is 4 km away. The site is 666 km from Bogotá. It is open Monday through Sunday from 09:00 to 18:00.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 27 °C on average. The wettest is October, with about 209 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Rainfall, mm | 6 | 5 | 9 | 45 | 121 | 114 | 126 | 128 | 145 | 209 | 138 | 50 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
